School Custodian - Safe, Clean, Welcoming Learning Spaces

AERRC; Napakiak (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AERRC is seeking a custodian to maintain a safe, clean and efficient school environment in rural Alaska. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, minor repairs, grounds care, and ensuring building security and energy efficiency.

The role requires physical fitness, adaptability to cross-cultural rural settings, and adherence to district policies. By taking on building operations and basic maintenance, you will support a stable learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be insurable under the District’s regular automobile insurance policy.
• Ability to live and work in a cross-cultural, rural Alaskan environment.
• Ability to carry out the duties described below.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keeps buildings and premises neat and clean at all times, including sidewalks, driveways, play areas, and grounds.
• Shovels, plows, and sands walkways and steps as needed.
• Checks daily that exit doors are open and panic bars work during occupancy.
• Raises the United States flag at/before 8 a.m. and lowers it at/after 3:30 p.m. on school days.
• Sweeps classrooms, dusts furniture, cleans chalk boards daily.
• Cleans and disinfects restrooms and locker rooms; cleans fixtures daily.
• Cleans halls after school and during the day if required.
• Cleans windows inside and out at least yearly.
• Keeps grounds free of rubbish and maintains safety and attractiveness of school grounds.
• Keeps all floors clean and in good condition.
• Makes minor building repairs and reports needed repairs promptly.
• Reports any damage to school property to the Site Administrator.
• Remains on premises during school hours and when building use is authorized.
• Opens/closes building daily; ensures doors/windows secured and lights off when not needed.
• Keeps inventory of supplies and requisitions replacements as needed.
• Moves furniture/equipment as directed for activities.
• Complies with local laws for trash disposal and waste management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good physical condition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

AERRC is seeking a custodian to maintain a safe, clean and efficient school environment in rural Alaska. Responsibilities include daily cleaning, minor repairs, grounds care, and ensuring building security and energy efficiency.

The role requires physical fitness, adaptability to cross-cultural rural settings, and adherence to district policies. By taking on building operations and basic maintenance, you will support a stable learning environment.